Whats the best digg/reddit clone? Preferably free. It doesn't have to be totally identical, just something that does a similar social news upvote downvote kind of thing.
PHPdug is a script similar to Digg.com. This digg clone script is fast and constantly being improved. And the best of all, it is 100% Free! kubelabs.com/phpdug/
Hi... I dont know free of cost digg clone script... But Agriya.com released social bookmarking script like digg/reddit clone. You can find out best bookmarking script here - http://www.agriya.com/products-markit/
I would also suggest you use Pligg. I recently wanted to make a digg clone and it's the script I went with. It's free and there are tons of great templates you can find free too.
If you are planning for long term sustainable business then any free or paid readymade script not gives you full satisfaction in features whichever makes your clone website more powerful. If you are going for custom development solution then it will give makes your clone website including features like, - Robust - Scalable - User and Search Engine friendly - Responsive and unique design - SEO friendly - 100% Copyright and ownership of design, images and database - Take less time to load For custom development solution I suggest only NCrypted Technologies which is providing customized website clones of popular websites. So contact NCrypted and check what they offer to your requirements.
Sorry but I can't found any free readymade script providers but I found good reviews of NCrypted Technologies which is providing customized Clones of popular websites with enhancement of extra needs with full support at affordable rates.
I just created an Open Source reddit / digg clone: https://github.com/civilordergone/cmsfire you can also check a working demo here: cmsfire.timnuwin.com